Supplies Sent to El Paso
On June 30th, Orphan Grain Train-Lincoln sent 25 pallets and bunkers of clothing, shoes, medical supplies and quilts to Ysleta Mission in El Paso, Texas. The Mission also needed 500 school kits. Three days before shipping, a local church brought 700 school kits to the warehouse. The Lord always provides. Thank you, volunteers at OGT-Lincoln…
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From Tour to Service
Following the Lutheran Women in Mission Convention in Omaha, several women and one man signed up to take a bus from Omaha to Norfolk to tour the new Orphan Grain Train Servant Center. Following the tour, they were served lunch along with Norfolk’s volunteers and staff. They viewed a new OGT movie and had a…
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Wisconsin Sends Water Relief to Cornerstone Children’s Ranch
Orphan Grain Train-Wisconsin had Artesia Springs in Texas deliver 480 four-gallon water jugs to Cornerstone Children’s Ranch in Quemado, Texas. Thank you, Wisconsin branch for supplying fresh drinking water to an area where drought conditions persist. Lord, we seek Your mercy and grace. Send forth a refreshing downpour to revive our parched earth. May Your…
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Two Truckloads of Food Aid Tribal Communities
In June, two truckloads of canned goods were delivered to Native American Heritage Association (NAHA). Once the food arrives in Black Hawk, it is moved into other trucks and distributed to five different tribal reservations. Thank you, Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) for your generous support of Orphan Grain Train and sharing your extra food so…
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Over 3,500 Women Pack 48,000 Mercy Meals at Lutheran Women in Mission Convention
Over 48,000 Mercy Meals were packed during the three Servant Connection sessions of the annual Lutheran Women in Mission Convention in Omaha, Nebraska this past week. Over 3,500 women from all over the nation gathered in the Heartland for their 41st biennial gathering. Thank you, ladies for welcoming us and making Mercy Meals one of…
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Indiana Volunteers Distribute Furniture and Comfort to Neighbors in Need
Orphan Grain Train-Indiana was able to give out over 88 pieces of furniture to people in the area during the month of June. Everything from dressers to mattresses to lamps and kitchen chairs was shared with people in need. In addition, 47 boxes of linens and blankets also were handed out. Thank you, volunteers in…
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Wisconsin Sends Relief to Appalachia with Food, Supplies & Care
In early June, Orphan Grain Train-Wisconsin sent a truckload of goods to Christian Appalachian Project in Kentucky. Over 8,000 lbs. of dry food and 11,880 Kids Against Hunger/Food for Kidz meals were included. Medical equipment, toys, hygiene kits and supplies, blankets, sewing supplies, clothing and diapers also filled the truck. Christian Appalachian Project supports people…
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The Rhythmic Cadence of Mercy Meal Makers
It is a sight and sound to behold; the rhythmic cadence of Mercy Meal Makers. Every fourth Wednesday, a group of women from the Beemer, Nebraska area join together for Mercy Meals and Orphan Grain Train to pack fortified meals. Just for the fun of it, they created a cadence to maintain their rhythm while…
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Books & Kits from OGT Reach Escalante City
In the last seven months, Orphan Grain Train-Norfolk sent out three shipments of requested items to Ryan Tormentar of Christian Missionary Baptist Church in Escalante City, Philippines. Photos were sent showing a few of the recipients of these shipments. Some of the books that were sent were recently featured on a local news program: Medina…
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